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by Max Headroom
Sat Sep 09, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: first mods?
Replies: 28
Views: 9231

Re: first mods?

jmagee wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:47 pm Boot lights done. I'll never understand why estates have only one light above the load cover. Went for stripsImage
Have to agree with you there! Bean counters rule those decisions.

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by Max Headroom
Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: New GT estate
Replies: 9
Views: 3139

New GT estate

Changing job at month end and coincidentally getting a GT which will replace my current SE Bus. Looking forward to the pana sunroof, leather, auto air con, nifty active display and the optionally fitted LEDs. However, I'll miss my factory towbar, an item I'll need to address. It's another TDi 150. B-)
by Max Headroom
Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Active Info Display
Replies: 11
Views: 3647

Re: Active Info Display

Yes, and the VW car manual is not exactly clear on the issue either. Works fine on my SEB version.

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by Max Headroom
Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: New Maps
Replies: 4
Views: 2229

Re: New Maps

Have done that thanks.

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by Max Headroom
Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Discover Nav Update Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 2622

Re: Discover Nav Update Problems

I followed the VW website and my Jan '16 upgrade worked a treat. It also recommends making a backup before you start!

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by Max Headroom
Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Apple Carplay
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

Re: Apple Carplay

Interesting. Thanks for that info.
by Max Headroom
Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Apple Carplay
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

Re: Apple Carplay

Don't know anything about functionality but definitely the dealers can activate it, for a fee, needless to say. I was looking at using Google version but decided it wasn't worth the cost.
by Max Headroom
Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light on..
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Re: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light o

What's the latest on this one? If there is a latest, that is.

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by Max Headroom
Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Car net online traffic
Replies: 4
Views: 1665

Re: Car net online traffic

Sat Nav is not great. Reasonably intuitive but doesn't take full UK postcodes. Carnet sounds better than it works I think.
by Max Headroom
Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 Dog guard
Replies: 1
Views: 1220

Re: B8 Dog guard

Highly unlikely. Completely different chassis.
by Max Headroom
Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Creaking
Replies: 13
Views: 3201

Re: Creaking

Rubbish. No way should there be that level of creaking or rattling

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by Max Headroom
Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Parcel shelf load cover
Replies: 5
Views: 2143

Re: Parcel shelf load cover

That cover is typical of the cost cutting evident in current vehicles. It's rubbish quality and the side guides just eat into boot space. I'm waiting for mine to break. Barely fit for purpose.

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by Max Headroom
Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light on..
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Re: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light o

That'll be the controller that regulates things when you change from Eco to Normal to Sport etc. Maybe that controller was acting the dick.

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by Max Headroom
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light on..
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Re: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light o

Yes, sounds a bit peculiar. Feedback please!
by Max Headroom
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Passat SE Business
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

Re: Passat SE Business

I think main beam is H9
by Max Headroom
Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light on..
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Re: Traction control and sports stablisation warning light o

Is this not just the normal self-test system doing its startup routine?

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by Max Headroom
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: New SE Business BMT Estate
Replies: 5
Views: 1950

Re: New SE Business BMT Estate

That's a nifty adaptor too. Nice and neat.

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by Max Headroom
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: New SE Business BMT Estate
Replies: 5
Views: 1950

Re: New SE Business BMT Estate

Yes, factory swivel tow bar is great and the antitheft facility is also useful. I use a 13 to 7 adaptor for bike rack mainly but also have a 13 to 2x7 grey black should the need arise. UK needs to wise up and use the 13 pin system. Yes, non-folding seat bases is more of the apparent penny-pinching n...
by Max Headroom
Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Anyone fit a dash cam?
Replies: 29
Views: 5896

Re: Anyone fit a dash cam?

I've completed this too and as there wasn't much room behind the glove box I tucked the plug and socket over the back edge and into it instead. Leaves it handy to unplug if required.

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by Max Headroom
Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: New SE Business BMT Estate
Replies: 5
Views: 1950

Re: New SE Business BMT Estate

Remind me how please! Need to clean it first. Should have taken a few pics when I got it as it was nice and dry for a few days. Doh!

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by Max Headroom
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Adaptive Cruise Control
Replies: 14
Views: 4438

Re: Adaptive Cruise Control

If you accept it for what it is and does its fine. It has to err on the side of caution.

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by Max Headroom
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 30,000 miles in .....
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Re: 30,000 miles in .....

Stupid issues?

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by Max Headroom
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: VCDS Options?
Replies: 46
Views: 9558

Re: VCDS Options?

You're having fun!

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by Max Headroom
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Anyone fit a dash cam?
Replies: 29
Views: 5896

Re: Anyone fit a dash cam?

Very useful post. Bits ordered to fit my camera properly when they arrive.

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by Max Headroom
Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:45 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Auto headlights query
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Re: Auto headlights query

Collected yesterday and setting adjusted as per Mattb247.

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